Comparison

Smart Abacus vs Boncuk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Abacus

Master mental math using the Japanese Soroban method with interactive practice and structured lessons. Improve speed, focus, and accuracy through gamified milestones and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Digital Soroban with realistic bead movement
  • Step-by-step learning paths
  • Flash Tests for speed and accuracy
  • Voice dictation for training
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Gamified milestones and achievements
Features
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Smart Abacus helps learners build real mental-math skill with the Japanese Soroban method through interactive practice and structured progression.What you can do: • Practice on a responsive digital Soroban with realistic bead movement • Learn step by step with Foundation, Friends of 5, and Friends of 10 paths • Run Flash Tests to improve speed, focus, and accuracy • Use voice dictation (Arabic/English) for classroom-style training • Track progress with XP, streaks, history logs, and performance insights • Unlock achievements and stay motivated with gamified milestones • Switch between Arabic and English with full RTL supportDesigned for students, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants stronger arithmetic and concentration.Premium Smart Abacus includes premium features for advanced training modes and expanded practice limits. When promotional free-access windows are active, premium content may be temporarily available to all users.

About

Boncuk

Features
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Numbers flash on screen. Your child adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides in their head. They type the answer. They earn a star. Boncuk brings the Japanese flash anzan technique to iPhone and iPad for kids ages 7 to 11. It is mental arithmetic practice, not a game with educational filler. A tool with a personality. WHY FLASH ANZAN Flash anzan is a Japanese mental calculation method born out of the soroban and abacus tradition. Numbers flash one at a time on the screen. The child captures each number visually and performs the arithmetic in their head. No paper, no pencil, no calculator. Just the child's mind and accelerating numbers. Five to fifteen minutes a day measurably builds mental calculation speed. This is not a replacement for school math. It is a complement. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a mode: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, or Mixed. 2. Numbers flash one at a time at the level's pace. 3. Enter the answer on the keypad. 4. A correct answer earns a star toward three. Each level has three rounds. Each round earns one star. Replay any level to chase the third star. As you advance, numbers flash faster and more of them appear. PRACTICE MODES - Quick Addition - Quick Subtraction - Quick Multiplication - Quick Division - Mixed mode, unlocks after 60 stars 100 levels per mode. 500 sessions total. DESIGNED FOR KIDS - No ads - No third-party tracking - No third-party analytics SDKs - No social features, chat, user-generated content - No streak guilt, no penalty for taking a day off - No slot machine combos, jackpots, or coin shower animations - Purchase, settings, and progress reset are behind a parent gate ACCESSIBILITY - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Turkish and English - Full VoiceOver support - Dynamic Type for larger text - Reduced Motion respected - iCloud sync across devices PREMIUM The first 10 levels in every mode are free. That is 50 free sessions to start. Premium unlocks all 500 levels and the Mixed mode. - Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, then auto-renews at the local weekly price shown in the app. - Lifetime: one-time purchase, no recurring charges. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. PRIVACY Boncuk does not collect personal information from your child. Practice progress is stored on your device and synced through your iCloud account if available. No ads, no third-party analytics. Privacy Policy: https://boncuk.creativefactory.tr/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://boncuk.creativefactory.tr/en/terms Contact: hi@creativefactory.tr

Screenshots

Smart Abacus4 screens
Boncuk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Abacus at none against Boncuk's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boncuk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Smart Abacus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smart Abacus versus Boncuk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AbacusBoncuk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerwOne Network, LLCOguzhan Kayan

In-app purchases

None

Smart Abacus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Boncuk

Subscriptions1
  • Boncuk Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Boncuk Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Smart Abacus free?
Smart Abacus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boncuk free?
Boncuk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Abacus or Boncuk have ads?
Neither Smart Abacus nor Boncuk shows ads.

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